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State Rep. Halbrook: Gov. Pritzker 'appointed his own brother-in-law to serve on the University of Illinois Board of Trustees'

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 9, 2025

Brad Halbrook, representative for Illinois House District 107, said that the appointment of Bryan Traubert, husband of Governor J.B. Pritzker's sister Penny, reflects poorly on a state grappling with corruption.

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Test Expectations: How many students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations in Martinsville Community Unit School District 3C in 2023-24 school year?

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 9, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 34.1% of the students in Martinsville Community Unit School District 3C passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Test expectations: How many Charleston Community Unit School District 1 students failed to meet math IAR expectations in 2023-24 school year?

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 9, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 84% of Charleston Community Unit School District 1 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Q4 2024 Recap: 1 parolee from Crawford County convicted of a sex crime set for supervised release

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 9, 2025

There was one offender convicted of a sex crime living in Crawford County released on parole during the fourth quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the East Central Reporter.

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Edgar County Watchdogs to miss Shelby County Board meeting on May 8

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 9, 2025

The Shelby County Board meeting scheduled for May 8, 2025, will proceed without coverage from the Edgar County Watchdogs (ECWd).

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Chris Miller criticizes Pritzker over immigration policy

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 9, 2025

State Representative Chris Miller has criticized Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and the Democratic Party for their stance on immigration policies.

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Effingham County: Social Security made up 6.7% of total income in 2022

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 9, 2025

In 2022, Social Security transfers made up 6.7% of income in Effingham County, providing an average of $4,198 per capita to residents.

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Which former East Central Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, May 12?

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 9, 2025

These former East Central Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, May 12.

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Q4 2024 Recap: 2 parolees from Lawrence County convicted of property crimes set for supervised release

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 8, 2025

There were two offenders convicted of property crimes living in Lawrence County released on parole during the fourth quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the East Central Reporter.

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Test Expectations: How many students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations in Beecher City Community Unit School District 20 in 2023-24 school year?

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 8, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 34.8% of the students in Beecher City Community Unit School District 20 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Test expectations: How many Neoga Community Unit School District 3 students failed to meet math IAR expectations in 2023-24 school year?

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 8, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 84.3% of Neoga Community Unit School District 3 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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DuPage Township administrator resigns following vehicle incident involving child

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 8, 2025

Jackie Traynere, an administrator in DuPage Township, submitted her resignation on April 17, 2025.

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Halbrook calls for repeal of Illinois' sanctuary state policies

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 8, 2025

Illinois State Representative Brad Halbrook has expressed his stance on the state's sanctuary policies, calling for their repeal.

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Which former East Central Reporter area high school standouts will be in action on Sunday, May 11?

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 8, 2025

These former East Central Reporter area high school standouts will be in action on Sunday, May 11.

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Richland County had 6 lawyers in good standing in March

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 8, 2025

There were six lawyers in good standing in cities within Richland County as of March.

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35.2% of Charleston Community Unit School District 1 students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations on tests in 2023-24 school year

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 7, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 35.2% of the students in Charleston Community Unit School District 1 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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North Clay Community Unit School District 25: How many students failed math test in 2023-24 school year?

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 7, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 85.1% of North Clay Community Unit School District 25 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Q4 2024 Recap: 2 parolees from Shelby County convicted of drug crimes set for supervised release

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 7, 2025

There were two offenders convicted of drug crimes living in Shelby County released on parole during the fourth quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the East Central Reporter.

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State Rep. Niemerg: Michael Madigan 'lied repeatedly while on the witness stand'

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 7, 2025

Federal prosecutors have provided an update in the corruption trial of former House Speaker Michael Madigan, alleging that Madigan lied under oath during his testimony.

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State Rep. Halbrook: HB 1581 'changes the higher education funding formula for state schools based on DEI'

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 7, 2025

Brad Halbrook, state representative for Illinois' 107th District, said that the new higher education funding model has prompted public university presidents to visit Springfield recently to update legislators on their funding needs.